# Forte Castellaccio, Italy: what it is and when to go > Forte Castellaccio is a castle in Messina, Italy, at 152 m above sea level. Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 21. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castellaccio/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Castle in Messina, Italy · History - **Where:** Italy - **Elevation:** 152 m - **Best time:** March to June and September to October. - **Nearest airport:** CTA Catania, 91 km as the crow flies - **Coordinates:** 38.19614, 15.54285 ## What it is and where Forte Castellaccio is a castle in Messina, Italy, at 152 m above sea level. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Messina](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/messina/), where this site lists 35 more places to see, 791 m from the centre. Its coordinates are 38.19614, 15.54285; the nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA, Catania), 91 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=38.196141%2C15.542854) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=38.196141%2C15.542854) It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/historia/) places in Italy. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Forte Castellaccio is **March to June and September to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 9 h 37 | | February | Possible | 10 h 34 | | March | Best time | 11 h 42 | | April | Best time | 13 h | | May | Best time | 14 h 04 | | June | Best time | 14 h 38 | | July | Possible | 14 h 25 | | August | Possible | 13 h 29 | | September | Best time | 12 h 14 | | October | Best time | 10 h 59 | | November | Possible | 9 h 53 | | December | Possible | 9 h 21 | In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 21. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to Italy To enter Italy there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Italy checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C, F and L · 230 V · 50 Hz (type L, with three pins in a row, needs an adapter); emergencies: 112. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Orto Botanico "Pietro Castelli" dell'Università di Messina](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/orto-botanico-pietro-castelli/): Botanical garden in Italy · 505 m - [San Salvatore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/concattedrale-del-santissimo-salvatore/): Church building in Messina, Italy · 877 m - [Forte Gonzaga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/forte-gonzaga/): Fort in Messina, Italy · 914 m - [Chiesa del Carmine, Messina](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/chiesa-del-carmine/): Church building in Messina, Italy · 1.1 km - [Messina Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/cathedral-of-messina/): Cathedral in Italy · 1.2 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Italy guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/). ## More in Italy: History - [Vatican City](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/ciudad-del-vaticano/): Holy See's independent state, an enclave within Rome, Italy - [Venice](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/venecia-2/): capital city of Veneto, Italy - [Florence](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/florencia-2/): Italian city and commune, located in Tuscany - [Naples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/napoles-2/): capital city of Campania, Italy - [Colosseum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/coliseo/): ancient Roman amphitheatre, a landmark of Rome, Italy - [St. Peter's Basilica](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/basilica-de-san-pedro/): church in Vatican City Every Italy place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Forte Castellaccio? It is a castle in Messina, Italy. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Forte Castellaccio? March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 21. ### How do you get to Forte Castellaccio? The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 91 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=38.196141%2C15.542854) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Italy is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Italy map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Orto Botanico "Pietro Castelli" dell'Università di Messina](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/orto-botanico-pietro-castelli/), [San Salvatore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/concattedrale-del-santissimo-salvatore/), [Forte Gonzaga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/forte-gonzaga/). The rest is in [the Italy guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/156799298), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q66777774), CC0. More about Forte Castellaccio on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forte_Castellaccio_(Messina)). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).